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Johnson is the only senior in the receiving corps and has big-brothered that group since last season. Sometimes that means his younger teammates being annoying during his interviews, trying to make him laugh in front of the camera. But most of the time, they view that role with pure admiration.
“His football IQ, I mean, he’s played football here, been a Big Ten starter for [three] years,” Bateman said of Johnson. “I just think he’s got a good feel for the game. He studies. He watches film a lot. And he works hard. And just me behind [him], I want to run my routes just like Ty because I see him be successful in his route-running and things like that.”
Johnson said there are times Bateman “absolutely” impresses him on the field.
“Seeing him go out there, making plays, making spectacular catches all the time,” Johnson said. “But it seems like it’s routine. He does it all the time in practice. And you know, that guy works hard. So he deserves it, for sure.”
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Johnson is the only senior in the receiving corps and has big-brothered that group since last season. Sometimes that means his younger teammates being annoying during his interviews, trying to make him laugh in front of the camera. But most of the time, they view that role with pure admiration.
“His football IQ, I mean, he’s played football here, been a Big Ten starter for [three] years,” Bateman said of Johnson. “I just think he’s got a good feel for the game. He studies. He watches film a lot. And he works hard. And just me behind [him], I want to run my routes just like Ty because I see him be successful in his route-running and things like that.”
Johnson said there are times Bateman “absolutely” impresses him on the field.
“Seeing him go out there, making plays, making spectacular catches all the time,” Johnson said. “But it seems like it’s routine. He does it all the time in practice. And you know, that guy works hard. So he deserves it, for sure.”
Tyler Johnson, Rashod Bateman complement each other in Gophers' receiving corps
Johnson, Bateman revel side by side after their numerous scores.
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